TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of Iran's Army Center for Strategic Studies Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan underlined that the country's Armed Forces are ready to give a crushing response to the country's enemies.

"We have accurate information about the enemies' vessels in the waters around the country, and our military experts are introducing the defense capacities corresponding to the enemies' capabilities," Brigadier General Pourdastan said.

He reiterated that Iran's doctrine is based on defending the country, but in case of threats Iran will give a firm response to the enemy.

Brigadier General Pourdastan further said that the Iranian Armed Forces aim to strengthen their deterrent capabilities to prevent any attack on the country.

"The arrogant power is after making the Takfiri terrorist groups powerful in order to hurt the Islamic system," he added.

In relevant remarks on Friday, Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli warned that the country's Armed Forces are prepared to respond to any enemy threats and aggression with an iron fist.

"We have no compromise with the enemies and we have learned it from our martyrs," Brigadier General Esmayeeli said.

"We have to protect our cultural positions because the enemies are after creating crevice in them," the commander added.

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